A Night At Pasha
Written by: D’anna Ashford
Photo creds: @seankellytfm
Let’s talk about nightlife! While Atlanta may be considered one of the smaller metropolises compared to NYC and LA, and, despite its more condensed size, little has stifled our ever-growing nightlife! Whether building new lounges/bars or revamping old ones, Atlanta is sure to keep its diverse crowds satisfied.
One hotspot that continues to garner attention is Pasha. Nestled away in Buckhead off the intersection of Piedmont Rd. and Miami Circle, Pasha is a restaurant and lounge specializing in Mediterranean and European cuisine with unmatched energy. Making it the perfect go to spot for any occasion, whether it’s a night out with the girls, a birthday party, or date night you cannot go wrong!
Pasha’s sexy ambiance and dimly lit restaurant simultaneously gives you and your guests an air of privacy regardless of where you may be seated within the lounge. Not to mention, they do have one of THE BEST bottle service patio’s for those warm summer nights! If you want to create an even more intimate environment, the option for you to reserve their private dining area located closer to the back of the restaurant is also available.
The day and the time you arrive will dictate the music the DJ plays. Earlier in the night, the DJ typically plays pulsing techno covers of popular songs; it isn’t until later in the night that they’ll play music that leans closer to hip-hop and R&B – it’s clear that they provide a good mix for all their patrons instead of settling on one genre.
Now, let’s get into the cuisine *does happy dance* Lol.
As previously mentioned, Pasha specializes in Mediterranean and European cuisine and they do NOT disappoint. I have had the pleasure of eating here on more than one occasion with friends and I enjoyed it every. single. time. A complete BOP! No exaggeration. And even more importantly they do NOT skimp on the portion size. I ordered their take on a chicken Caesar salad and honestly there was more chicken than I knew what to do with AND the size was perfect. Be prepared to have a hefty appetite or expect to leave with leftovers when ordering any of their dishes. For those looking for a more filling dish, I have also indulged in their Shrimp Casserole (appetizer) & Seafood Linguine (main course). Both dishes were *chefs kiss*!
One of the more unique elements about this restaurant include the Mediterranean influences in their preparation, as a result, most of Pasha’s dishes include more seasonings and spices, ex: their Wagyu Meatballs. The chefs include unique spices geared towards Mediterranean rather than Italian when making this particular dish. If you are on the fence about trying it, don’t be hesitant, they were delicious! A definite must try appetizer on their menu.
Pasha’s drink menu also provides variety, allowing for everyone to choose something suited to their individual tastes. From a simple glass of Prosecco to vodka, tequila or rum. They have it all. Preference will be your deciding factor. Pick your poison as the saying goes ;).
The cherry on top at Pasha is *drum roll* you guessed it…HOOKAH! Lol. Let’s face it, hookah is an Atlanta staple at this point! Being heavily influenced by Turkish culture, the flavor options for hookah here are endless and competitively priced for the area. They provide you with the option to mix and match up to two or three flavors depending on the size of the hookah you ordered. All and all, Pasha can easily become a regular hang out during the weekdays or weekends. Oh! and the eye candy isn’t too shabby at this posh restaurant and lounge *waggles eyebrows* lol so incorporating them into your local spots rotation wouldn’t be a bad idea for these next coming months! ;)
**NOTE: Pasha does require reservations**
